Rocklin, Joanne

Jake is tired of his copycat little brother Pete, until the day when Pete's help is required in the rescuing of Jake's cat.

When ten-year-old Jason moves from New York to Los Angeles, he finds himself telling wildly exaggerated stories about being a junior photojournalist and investigative reporter.

Three friends find humorous solutions to several problems as they spend a sunny afternoon together.

Mike and his friends try to figure out why the money in his allowance jar appears to be shrinking. Includes related math activities.

Liz the Whiz & Co. help a neighbor find her way to a birthday party by using their knowledge of place value.

Tom the cat tries to evenly divide the snacks he has baked for himself and two friends, but after gobbling up a few treats, Tom is faced with a new division problem. 'Includes division activities.

Mr. Day's fourth-grade class has a contest, recycling bottles and cans so that they will have enough money to buy a guinea pig. Includes four pages of story problems.

The last remaining orange tree on a Southern California street brings together neighbors of all ages as they face their problems and anxieties, including the possibility that a mysterious stranger is a threat to their tree.

During his family's eight-day celebration of Hanukkah, eight-year-old Henry learns the pleasure of giving and overcomes his fear of dogs.

The entries in the journals of two sixth grade students reveal much about their personal feelings, family lives, and a growing interest in poetry sparked by their new substitute teacher.